Office Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Office Nurse Practitioner works under supervision and clinical guidance of the practice physician(s). Engages in the practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician. Reports to supervising physician(s) and designated manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice with effective utilization of healthcare resources.

Demonstrates excellence in practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Current State license as an APRN with specialization in Family or Pediatrics.

Current state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license

Meets and maintains State Licenser, Certification and/or educational requirements as a Nurse Practitioner.

Current CPR certification required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

Preferred Education and Experience

3- 5 years of pediatric experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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